How many points is SCANNING worth in Scrabble?

SCANNING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SCANNING?

SCANNING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCANNINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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11 pts

SCANNING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. SCANNING is a verb form of scan. SCAN means "scrutinize carefully".

/ˈskænɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /ˈskænɪŋ/

To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely.
Example: She scanned the passage carefully but could not find what she was looking for.
To look about for; to look over quickly.
Example: He scanned the horizon.
To create a digital copy of an image using a scanner.
Example: Pencil drawings don't scan very well.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

SCANNING is a verb form of scan. SCAN means "scrutinize carefully".

In a sentence: "They scanning."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SCANNING. It scores 11 points.

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Add one letter after SCANNING. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in SCANNING, without blank tiles.

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Is SCANNING a Scrabble word?: SCANNING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does SCANNING mean?: SCANNING is a verb form of scan. SCAN means "scrutinize carefully".
How do you use SCANNING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They scanning."
How many points is SCANNING worth in Scrabble?: SCANNING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SCANNING?: SCANNING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SCANNING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCANNINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.